Who should replace Niklas Schmidt?
CM/CAMDarmstadt 98 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Schmidt's profile ↗
Niklas Schmidt is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Darmstadt 98 in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 15 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Schmidt, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz from Kayserispor (fit 83/100) and Rémi Oudin from Lecce (fit 82/100) are notable options, providing a similar tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €14m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Schmidt
≈ 100% Niklas Schmidt · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Niklas Schmidt · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Niklas Schmidt · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Schmidt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Kayserispor) does the closest job to Niklas Schmidt, at 93/100 on profile. Rémi Oudin and Aleksandar Stanković follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Niklas Schmidt?
Yes — Rémi Oudin (Lecce) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Niklas Schmidt?
Doppel learns Niklas Schmidt's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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